Description

This creamy, cheesy Crockpot Queso Chicken is the ultimate comfort food and weeknight lifesaver. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let the flavors come together while you go about your day. With tender shredded chicken, spicy salsa, and rich queso, it’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, or even just a spoonful straight from the pot. A must-have in your collection of easy chicken recipes for busy days!

Ingredients

Scale

2 Pounds Chicken Breasts 3-4 breasts

2 Cups Salsa as spicy as you like

1 15-oz Jar Queso Dip

1 teaspoon Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Paprika Powder

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

½ teaspoon Cumin Powder

4 Ounces Cream Cheese cut into pieces

Serving: tortillas sour cream, cheese, chips, tomatoes, olives, lettuce, jalapenos, onions.

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Instructions

Add Chicken to Crockpot
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add Salsa & Queso
Pour the salsa and queso dip evenly over the chicken.
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin over the top. Gently swirl the spices into the sauce without disturbing the chicken.
Top with Cream Cheese
Add cream cheese pieces over the top. Don’t stir. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7–8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred the Chicken
Remove chicken from the pot and place in a large bowl. Shred using two forks or an electric mixer.
Finish the Sauce
Stir the cream cheese into the remaining sauce in the crockpot until fully melted and smooth.
Combine and Serve
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or over tortillas, chips, or lettuce wraps.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Spice Tip: For extra heat, use a hot salsa or stir in chopped jalapeños.

Dairy-Free Option: Use a plant-based queso and cream cheese substitute.

Short on Time? You can use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken and cut the cook time in half.

Serving Suggestion: Try it in burrito bowls with rice, black beans, and avocado!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 390
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 105mg